Guide to Biblical Coins [Hardcover]

David Hendin (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 348 pages
• Publisher: Amphora; 3 edition (November 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965402908
• ISBN-13: 978-0965402903
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,441,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for those interested in biblical coins, January 21, 2003

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E. Johnson (El Cajon, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guide to Biblical Coins (Hardcover)

I have been a collector of biblical coins for more than a decade, and Hendin's writings have been a tremendous help. I enjoy his insights, stories, and overall knowledge. The illustrations of the coins are wonderful, and the pictures in the back of the book are of top quality. I believe Hendin is the foremost expert in the world today when it comes to the coins of the Bible. Of course, these books are a bit pricy. I own the 1st and 3rd editions, but I've held off on the 4th just because I think I'll keep the pattern going and wait for the 5th ed. (2004 perhaps???). But if you own nothing, this edition is better than none. I highly recommend it, either as a resource manual or a book to read from cover to cover.

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting for everyone, essential for collectors., October 13, 1997

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Alan Levin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guide to Biblical Coins (Hardcover)

For collectors of ancient coins, especially those of Biblical or Judaean coins, this work is essential. Now in its 3rd ed., Hendin has re-cataloged and listed coins that were in use from the time of Alexander The Great, through the first and second revolts, and to the city-statesunder Rome. The coins are not only described ingreat detail, but their HISTORY is clearly laid out so that it comes to life. Reading about them,even if one can't collect them, takes you back tothe time of ancient Greece and Rome. Biblical stories are set in context and become all the morereal.